EPAs for everyone! by Maria Joanna Berioli

Epa 7:

2022-12-14 10:12:54 UTC

the veterinarian has to manage the anaesthesia following a specific protocol, which includes knowing anatomy, physiology and pharmacology and all these skills that allow you to follow the protocol well.

EPA 11

2022-12-14 10:15:57 UTC

It's about the ability to conduct a clincal examination of an individual or group of animals, it requires the assessment against the five freedoms, and must include the observation of appearance, behaviour, physiological functions and environment. The are also determined by the species and the degrees of animal and / or client support and collaboration. It also encompasses the ability to recognise the need of euthanasia if appropriate.

A vet have to formulate relevant questions and retrieve evidence to advance care in order to identify and remedy or correct knowledge gaps, since this is a profession where the informations are really important.

2022-12-14 10:18:04 UTC

Epa 4

2022-12-14 10:18:13 UTC

To recognise a patient that needs an urgent care, the veterinary has to apply his knowledges and then to seek help. He has to use his clinical competences on an individual animal but also collaboration.

EPA 4

2022-12-14 10:18:35 UTC

Recognise a patient requiring urgent or emergent care and initiate evaluation and management.

This EPA reguard the initial emergency menagement and also includes all the procedures that support vital functions.

The skills required are: Ability to job as part of a team, know one’s limitations, and get help where is necessary.

The necessary base knowledge reguards ventilation and circulation.

EPA 2

2022-12-14 10:21:28 UTC

Determining a diagnostic plan is not easy, many factors must be taken into account. it is a process that requires continuous adaptations to avoid errors due to clinical reasoning.

2022-12-14 10:27:06 UTC

It’s about procedure pre-operative and post-operative Following specific protocol such as: knowledge of procedures and anatomy, and using teamworking.